Road to Minimalism

 Ok so after looking at my clothes at the beginning of the year I told myself I didn't need any more clothes. but still looking at my finances 9 months in I can see I still couldn't stop myself buying. so to hold myself accountable for future purchased i'm going to see if I can justify / explain my reasoning for buying. so in January pay day came I just changed jobs and though yes I need some jumpers for work. I have worn the teal one a total of 3 times, the grey is still in the plastic. I didn't like it at all the knit was stretchy and you can't roll your sleeves up. I ended up giving them both to my cousin. still in January we had some pretty rubbish wether so I got some dr marten boots I ordered the wrong size due to covid restrictions as you couldn't go and try them on so ended up selling on and buying the correct size.  happy with this purchase still wear them a lot I know they're pricey. looking at my style book app I have worn them 47 times since purc...

I've been looking forward to the new year! I've decided its a good opportunity to Konmari my things. I wanted to start on Skincare / Toiletries and Make up rather than Clothing, as i got a lot of bits and pieces for my birthday and christmas. Thought it would be a good idea to declutter and make some sort of inventory of my things. When i laid all of my things out on the floor i felt extremely overwhelmed. I had no idea where to start. I don't want to be wasteful ether so decided to try and get through some of the items that were nearly finished, rather than just throwing them out. Here is a video of me trying to sort through my things and organise them a bit better. I also found i have a lot of samples and sashays so have decided to set myself a little challenge. I have to use a sample everyday of January I don't have to use the sample up entirely but i have to use some of the product some are deluxe size samples so i want to make a bit of a dent in them.

Stylebookapp i bought this app yesterday and I'm already in love with it. it keep a track of what you wear, if the item was good value for money, how many times you wear it. i think this will help me massively with my next declutter session and also to remember some of those items that often get forgotten

August Empties From Left to Right Alison Claire Remarkable Lavender & Chamomile Body Lotion Alison Claire Remarkable Peppermint & Witch Hazel Conditioner Alison Claire Remarkable Peppermint & Witch Hazel Shampoo (sorry washed the label off) Alison Claire Remarkable Citrus Burst Shower Gel Dove Deodorant Pomegranate & Lemon Verbena Scent Max Factor Face Finity Primer Very pleased with this! Cleared some space in my cupboard. September Goals From Left to Right Weleda Lavender Body Wash Weleda Millet Shampoo Alison Claire Remarkable Orange & Patchouli Hand Cream Nivea Day Cream x2 Nuxe Youth & Radiance Revealing Fluid These are the things i really want gone. Anything else is a bonus!

My Minimalism project My Minimalism project I don’t want to become an extreme minimalist I just want to reduce my possessions and get organised (less stuff less stress) Saving money, with samples, selling on ebay and donating to shops and clothing charity bags. My aim is to set myself months goals and post my progress 1) Empties what I have used up and what 5 items I’m going to work on using up the following month 2) I will do a Stock take of items (what I had /what I now have) on a particular topic e.g. Make up. whilst purging / letting go of things (items I’ve decided I don’t want to keep and will be getting rid of by selling, donating or simply throwing away) 3) Free samples (I still like to try new products and it helps a little with saving money)